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Learn about the latest Penn State animal science research and explore factors that influence meat tenderness in this two-part educational session.

Learn about emerging respiratory disease trends, evolving pathogens, and effective management strategies to improve calf health and strengthen herd resilience.

Join Dr. Adrian Barragan to learn calving signs and hands-on strategies with a live Iron Cow demonstration for confident intervention.

Weaning calves can be a traumatic event for calves, but if done correctly, can be a lucrative management tool.

Explore how fertility, planting, and equipment decisions influence hay quality and learn strategies to produce higher-quality forage for healthier, more productive livestock.

Article discussing the blood-borne parasite Theileria orientalis, its transmission by the Asian Longhorned Tick, and considerations when moving cattle.

Weighing your beef cattle can be helpful in increasing efficiency throughout your herd and feeder cattle.

Pricing meat for direct-to-consumer sales.

An article detailing the New World screwworm and its impacts on animals.

This video will help the viewer determine the most ideal time for euthanasia, and instruction on how to choose and perform appropriate euthanasia techniques.

Gain insights into cattle markets, nutrition, and emerging technologies at the 57th Annual Lancaster Cattle Feeders Day.

Participate in an informal cattle feeders gathering to discuss local producer needs, explore future programming, and network with peers. Your input helps shape Penn State Extension efforts.

Improper handling techniques can cause frozen semen and embryos to decrease in quality. This article can help educate producers on handling frozen reproductive material.

The spring season on beef cattle operations usually means heavy calving as well as preparing the pastures. Here are a few tips that will help keep you prepared and make calving season easier!

Learn the details and find educational resources on the FSMA Animal Feed Rule, including videos and training opportunities that address requirements, exemptions, and deadlines of the rule.

How to safely move livestock between facilities, to another farm, or to a livestock market.

Silvopasture is the integration of trees, livestock, and forage crops together on the same land to create dual income from timber and livestock.

Meat quality begins at the farm level, where a producer's care for the animals plays a crucial role in determining the quality of the meat.

Testing stored forages for nutritional quality is an important management consideration in livestock nutrition. Sampling bales involves a few simple steps to get a representative sample.

Provides the credentials to meet FDA requirements for development and implementation of a preventive system for food safety as stated within the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.

Vaccine failure can be reduced by understanding cattle status and using good vaccination management, like using the right vaccines at the right time.

There are many advantages to green grass calving when compared to late winter early spring calving.

Explore cow selection principles with experts to identify productive, durable cattle and gain strategies that boost herd longevity, adaptability, and profitability.

Weather can be extremely challenging when it comes to timely manure application. The following principles should be considered when making plans for your next weather-delayed application.

Sam Watson joined the Meat Science Faculty in Penn State's Department of Animal Science.